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Aristus

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16. One of the many challenges in treating homeless patients.

Tue Apr 26, 2022, 06:07 PM

Apr 2022

Even if their insurance pays for their medication, a lot of homeless people don't have access to clean, safe drinking water in order to take their medications, and, you know, stay hydrated.

For homeless people who have an income either from a job (yes, a lot of homeless people have jobs) or from state benefits, they sometimes have to choose between bottled water and sugary beverages like Soda, Gatorade, etc. which are often much cheaper than water. And of course, this plays havoc with the health of patients who have diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.

As I pointed out above, a lot of homeless people are employed, and are able to hold down a job. But for the ones who don't or can't, just be aware that simply surviving on the streets is pretty much a full-time job all on its own.

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If Thirsty, Where/How Does A Homeless Person Get Water To Drink? [View all] Me. Apr 2022 OP

Good question, Me. brer cat Apr 2022 #1

Bathroom sinks, I'd imagine. With COVID few public fountains were left on. hlthe2b Apr 2022 #2

Lot of business won't let folks use their bathrooms. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #12

Portland has 50+ Benson Bubblers MissB Apr 2022 #3

Wonderful Me. Apr 2022 #5

We loved the free drinking fountains in Rome. phylny Apr 2022 #21

The public libraries in my area all have water fountains. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2022 #4

Libraries are a bastion for homeless. joshcryer Apr 2022 #8

Since pandemic relief most homeless people qualify... joshcryer Apr 2022 #6

Good Suggestions Me. Apr 2022 #7

You need an address and to prove how you get by with no income. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #14

Wrong. joshcryer Apr 2022 #15

Umm...he's right. Precipice_dweller Apr 2022 #34

Social Services usually have a PO Box you can use Sympthsical Apr 2022 #33

Public water fountains were free. All my public schools had drinking fountains for the kids. Hekate Apr 2022 #9

Exactly Me. Apr 2022 #13

I used to live in an ungated townhouse complex nini Apr 2022 #10

They needed it - let them have it. Me. Apr 2022 #11

One of the many challenges in treating homeless patients. Aristus Apr 2022 #16

"surviving on the streets is pretty much a full-time job all on its own" Me. Apr 2022 #17

All the public buildings in my little town have water fountains. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #18

Years ago some wonderful people started outfitting old panel vans with showers-- viva la Apr 2022 #19

And Desperate People Will Use THe Dog Spigot Me. Apr 2022 #30

It's also difficult to find public restrooms and garbage cans. milestogo Apr 2022 #20

So True Me. Apr 2022 #31

restaurants will give them free water. uncle ray Apr 2022 #22

Bathrooms and fountains in grocery stores The Blue Flower Apr 2022 #23

If The Homeless Person Is Even Allowed In THe Store Me. Apr 2022 #28

They're allowed in grocery sstores. intheflow Apr 2022 #36

Almost every service station.. quickesst Apr 2022 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author old as dirt Apr 2022 #25

There Is No Excuse For Such Depravity Me. Apr 2022 #27

What a great idea to encourage people to buy a case of water and leave it in an area of homeless kimbutgar Apr 2022 #26

Grocery stores have water fountains by the bathrooms. Mosby Apr 2022 #29

Not All Grocery Stores Me. Apr 2022 #32

They know about the white lever or button. Mosby Apr 2022 #38

I can't think of one that doesn't. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #37

Ah, But Where Are You Located? Me. Apr 2022 #39

In a state with lots of grocery stores that have fountains and bathrooms. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #41

Public libraries always have public restrooms. intheflow Apr 2022 #35

Good To KNow Me. Apr 2022 #40